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Hit near the pedestrian bridge

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This couple left a party somewhere in the north of Lima, apparently in a hurry enough to not using the pedestrian bridge crossing the very Pan-American Highway (yes, the main road in Peru and most countries in Latin America) and well. .. the results are clearly visible in the video. Needless to say, both died. This happened last night May 23, 2011 and images were captured by a security camera.

Link to the video: http://elcomercio.pe/lima/762308/noticia-imprudencia-fatal-pareja-no-uso-puente-fue-arrollada-camion

Submitted on 05/24/2011

Submitted by: Cocal
Reference: El Comercio (Peru), 05/24/11

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Candi said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
Sorry, Cocal, but this is too common today. It's stupid, but not spectacularly so. Thanks anyway, and submit again!

James said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I couldn't determine if this was a repeat, but I will vote DA because of the casual pace at which they STROLLED across the highway...!

Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I'm with James on this one. I couldn't find a repeat, and the video alone demonstrates the absolute stupidity involved. Thanks, Cocal.

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